Podiatry involves the assessment, treatment and management of structural or functional contributions to pain and injury affecting the leg, foot and ankle.
An initial consultation begins with a full history taking of your presenting issue, followed by an assessment of the mechanical behaviour of your feet to understand how they interact with the environment and if movement patterns may be influencing pain or injury. This often involves a Gait Analysis, which looks at your running / walking mechanics and technique, on a treadmill with video playback to show you any imbalances or weaknesses.
Podiatrists can also appraise your current footwear and shoe inserts, create bespoke orthoses on site where needed, and offer advice on what kind of footwear to choose for your chosen activities or sports.
What is a Podiatrist? #
Whether you’ve recently been referred to a Foot Specialist or just want to know more about the benefits of Podiatry, we break it all down to answer any and all questions you may have.
Find out who they are, what they do, common injuries they treat, the potential treatments available, what happens in a consultation with a Podiatrist and when you would want to see a Podiatrist.
Would you like to speak with a member of our Podiatry team? Take advantage of our current free 15-minute assessment to find out if it’s the right service for your injury or condition. No referral needed.
Book NowCommon Injuries & Conditions of The Lower Limb #
The Many Causes of Heel Pain
The heel is a specialised part of the body designed to absorb the impact of your body weight when walking, running or undertaking any other form of physical exertion or weight-bearing exercise.
Plantar Fasciitis; What is it and how to treat It?
When the fibrous band connecting your heel bone to your toes becomes weak or irritated, it can cause pain in your foot and heel. Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. Podiatrist, Louise Stirk offers helpful advice on the causes and treatments available.
Look after your feet; a Pilates, Physio & Podiatry perspective
Why is it so important to look after your feet? Members of our Physio, Pilates and Podiatry team explain why your feet shouldn’t be neglected and how to take better care of them.
Tibialis Posterior: Pain On The Inside Of The Ankle
If you have suffered with a building pain on the inside of your ankle, the tibialis posterior muscle that starts at the back of the tibia (shin bone) and travels along the inside of our ankle turning from muscle into tendon, can often be the cause of your ankle pain.
Shoe, Orthoses & Running Advice #
What is ‘shoe drop’ and why is it important?
Shoe drop (also known as pitch) is a popular discussion point among the running footwear industry, sports medicine clinicians & runners, with differing opinions on its impact on injury & performance.
Understanding Foot Orthoses
Foot Orthoses, also referred to as Orthotics, are devices created to each person’s specifications and are used to assist with correcting complaints of the lower limb. Sports Podiatrist Ian Griffiths takes you through some common queries regarding these in-shoe medical devices.
What is the best running trainer for me?
Podiatrist Mark Gallagher keeps us up to date on the best advice when choosing your running footwear. There is more to consider than you realise.
How Runners Can Recover from Achilles Tendinopathy
Previously referred to as Tendonitis, Achilles Tendinopathy is one of the most common foot and ankle injuries — and not just with runners. In this blog we discuss the risks and treatments related to Achilles Tendinopathy.
Nail Surgery
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Our nail surgery procedure aims to either permanently or temporarily remove an offending nail/nail edge that is causing pain. We do not treat skin or other nail related conditions, such as fungal nail infections, verrucas or provide routine foot care.
Click the link below to find out what nail surgery involves, in what circumstances its needed, and how it differs from other forms of nail care or chiropody services.
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